linton zoo

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Linton Zoological Gardens

Cambridgeshire's Wildlife Breeding Centre

Hadstock Road, Linton, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4NT (recently changed from CB1 6NT)

telephone: 01223 891308

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At Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing an enjoyable family day out. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others. Set in 18 acres of beautiful gardens with plenty of picnic areas and a children's play area. There is also a coffee shop and gift shop (restricted winter opening hours). Click on visiting for more details of opening times. For details of activities for children scheduled for weekends and the school holiday periods, click on news.

Although the closest turbine would be just over 1km away, the blades will be clearly visible for much of the zoo

Help us now...

before it's too late!

Once it's up, it can't come down!

WIND FARM THREAT!

Linton Zoo is now facing an immediate threat.

Enertrag, a wind farm developer, has now submitted the planning application to build eight 125 metre high wind turbines with the closest being approximately 1km from Linton Zoo. Whilst we fully recognise the threat that climate change poses to all species living on our planet, breeding endangered species is sensitive work at the best of times so anything that might upset our animals must be considered very carefully. We have kept an open mind since the original proposal but increasing evidence show that these large turbines may have a seriously adverse effect on our animals and our breeding programmes. Enertrag have said that they know Elephants, Cassowary and Okapi would be affected and also our local wildlife will be threatened too.

Until we can be given a 110% guarantee that the proposed turbines will not be detrimental to Linton Zoo we have to oppose the development.

To sign an online petition please visit www.stoplwf.org.uk and click on the ‘support us’ link on the left hand side of the page.

To help us further and for more information click here

Birthdays, Anniversarys...Look no further than Linton Zoo for that perfect gift!

Why not surprise your loved one with a green gift from Linton Zoo. The zoo has a number of ideas for some unusual, environmentally friendly gifts for those interested in wildlife and conservation.

Keeper Experiences for adults and children

Sponsor a favourite animal through our Species Support Scheme

Annual unlimited admission tickets are available, allowing unlimited access for 1 year, or treat someone to a fun day out at the zoo with a day pass.

A few years ago Linton Zoo provided a home for some customs seizure of baby Indian Star tortoises, a species highly prized by collectors and endangered in the wild. Now fully mature we are delighted that they have successfully bred, with their first 2 tiny hatchlings emerging on 8th March 2009.

Big cats are always a great favourite. At Linton Zoo we have Black leopard, African leopard, Snow leopards, African lions and Amur tigers. Viewing windows in some of the enclosures make it possible to get as close as a whisker. Here children meet one of our magnificent tigers.

On 22nd May 2008 we were asked to take a Costa Rican Elephant beetle Megasoma elephas which had been found in a box of bananas at a fruit importers in London. We have now found a mate for Billy, see 'News' for more information. Billy's arrival created quite a bit of press interest, click on the following links to see more BBC news video , BBC news

CHILDRENS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

A birthday party for your friends to remember. this package includes meeting the reptiles or the lemurs, picnic lunch boxes and goody bags. More information

A GIFT WITH A DIFFERENCE!

We can now offer a 'Keeper Experience' . Focusing mainly on Lemurs these special sessions are designed to get you closer to some of the zoo animals and involved in their care. The perfect gift for any animal lover. Guaranteed to be an experience of a lifetime!

This cute little cub is the latest addition to our lion family. Born on 13 May 2008 "Zara" is the first cub born to Zuri and Safina our youngest pair of African lions. Click here to see Zara's press appearance

Our male snow leopard "Centurio" has recently been paired with a beautiful young female born at Dublin Zoo. The two have been successfully introduced and it is hoped that the pair will produce cubs next spring.......see 'news' for more on this story.

Several species of tortoise can be seen at Linton Zoo, including two species of giant. Tortoises from tropical regions do not hibernate so even during the winter months our herds of giant tortoises can often be seen grazing outside. Pictured are Vicky and Agnes, two of our Aldabra Giant Tortoises. See how Linton Zoo supports conservation of tortoises and turtles through the ShellShock Campaign

Linton Zoo is well known for its success with difficult and delicate exotic birds. This beautiful Toco toucan is just one of many bird species which can be seen when you visit.

The Species Support Scheme (formally Animal Adoption Scheme) is ideal as a gift idea. Sponsoring an animal at Linton Zoo is easy and helps support the conservation work we do. The most sponsored animals include "Oboe" one of our Southern ground hornbills, "Ruby" and "Rumble" our mother and son Red ruffed lemurs (pictured here) and "Rico" one of the toco toucans.

At Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing an enjoyable family day out. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others. Set in 18 acres of beautiful gardens with plenty of picnic areas and a children's play area. There is also a coffee shop and gift shop (restricted winter opening hours). Click on visiting for more details of opening times. For details of activities for children scheduled for weekends and the school holiday periods, click on news.
Although the closest turbine would be just over 1km away, the blades will be clearly visible for much of the zoo Help us now... before it's too late! Once it's up, it can't come down!	WIND FARM THREAT! Linton Zoo is now facing an immediate threat. Enertrag, a wind farm developer, has now submitted the planning application to build eight 125 metre high wind turbines with the closest being approximately 1km from Linton Zoo. Whilst we fully recognise the threat that climate change poses to all species living on our planet, breeding endangered species is sensitive work at the best of times so anything that might upset our animals must be considered very carefully. We have kept an open mind since the original proposal but increasing evidence show that these large turbines may have a seriously adverse effect on our animals and our breeding programmes. Enertrag have said that they know Elephants, Cassowary and Okapi would be affected and also our local wildlife will be threatened too. Until we can be given a 110% guarantee that the proposed turbines will not be detrimental to Linton Zoo we have to oppose the development. To sign an online petition please visit www.stoplwf.org.uk and click on the ‘support us’ link on the left hand side of the page. To help us further and for more information click here
	Birthdays, Anniversarys...Look no further than Linton Zoo for that perfect gift! Why not surprise your loved one with a green gift from Linton Zoo. The zoo has a number of ideas for some unusual, environmentally friendly gifts for those interested in wildlife and conservation. Keeper Experiences for adults and children Sponsor a favourite animal through our Species Support Scheme Annual unlimited admission tickets are available, allowing unlimited access for 1 year, or treat someone to a fun day out at the zoo with a day pass.
	A few years ago Linton Zoo provided a home for some customs seizure of baby Indian Star tortoises, a species highly prized by collectors and endangered in the wild. Now fully mature we are delighted that they have successfully bred, with their first 2 tiny hatchlings emerging on 8th March 2009.
	Big cats are always a great favourite. At Linton Zoo we have Black leopard, African leopard, Snow leopards, African lions and Amur tigers. Viewing windows in some of the enclosures make it possible to get as close as a whisker. Here children meet one of our magnificent tigers.
	On 22nd May 2008 we were asked to take a Costa Rican Elephant beetle Megasoma elephas which had been found in a box of bananas at a fruit importers in London. We have now found a mate for Billy, see 'News' for more information. Billy's arrival created quite a bit of press interest, click on the following links to see more BBC news video , BBC news
	CHILDRENS BIRTHDAY PARTIES A birthday party for your friends to remember. this package includes meeting the reptiles or the lemurs, picnic lunch boxes and goody bags. More information
	A GIFT WITH A DIFFERENCE! We can now offer a 'Keeper Experience' . Focusing mainly on Lemurs these special sessions are designed to get you closer to some of the zoo animals and involved in their care. The perfect gift for any animal lover. Guaranteed to be an experience of a lifetime!
	This cute little cub is the latest addition to our lion family. Born on 13 May 2008 "Zara" is the first cub born to Zuri and Safina our youngest pair of African lions. Click here to see Zara's press appearance
	Our male snow leopard "Centurio" has recently been paired with a beautiful young female born at Dublin Zoo. The two have been successfully introduced and it is hoped that the pair will produce cubs next spring.......see 'news' for more on this story.
	Several species of tortoise can be seen at Linton Zoo, including two species of giant. Tortoises from tropical regions do not hibernate so even during the winter months our herds of giant tortoises can often be seen grazing outside. Pictured are Vicky and Agnes, two of our Aldabra Giant Tortoises. See how Linton Zoo supports conservation of tortoises and turtles through the ShellShock Campaign
	Linton Zoo is well known for its success with difficult and delicate exotic birds. This beautiful Toco toucan is just one of many bird species which can be seen when you visit.
	The Species Support Scheme (formally Animal Adoption Scheme) is ideal as a gift idea. Sponsoring an animal at Linton Zoo is easy and helps support the conservation work we do. The most sponsored animals include "Oboe" one of our Southern ground hornbills, "Ruby" and "Rumble" our mother and son Red ruffed lemurs (pictured here) and "Rico" one of the toco toucans.